Thursday, February 2, 2012

Eames on Screen

I took my oldest son to see Eames; The Architect and The Painter last night and we both loved it. If you need a dose of passion and creativity you might enjoy it, too. Screening locations and DVD purchase available here.

The best part of the whole thing is the tender way Ray's personality is fleshed out in this documentary. She was far more integral to the success of the Eames brand than most people realize, and didn't get the respect she deserved at the time.

Interesting that you should mention this film.I was just given a copy of the whole set by...ta da...LLISA EAMES DEMETRIOS.She is the grand-daugher of Charles and Ray.llisa is delightful...in her forties I'm guessing...and bright and energetic and super nice and lovely.She gave us some really wonderful insights (I was presenting a design seminar and in conversation with her)..She lives in Northern California.She noted aht Charles's father was a detective (and killed int he line of duty..) and that both of them had early childhood tragedies...and no 'golden life' as Llisa said. Still they sound like fantastic grandparents...and she is talented and wonderful.I can't wait to see the film now...thanks for mentioning (and doesn't Ray look like a little dumpling in the image on the cover...but cheerful and nice).very best, DIANEwww.thestylesaloniste.com/

Patricia O'Dell Shackelford

aka Mrs. Blandings

Come On In

I wandered into one of my favorite shops eight years ago to buy a dog ball and, through a very indirect route, ended up here writing about decorating, my family and life. My posts are not as frequent as they used to be, but you're welcome to drop in anytime.

What's that? Why "Mrs. Blandings?" Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House is a 1940's movie starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy chronicling their adventures in renovating. In the movie, Loy delivers an iconic description of paint colors that nearly every design aficionado knows by heart. She is my muse.